Ten fonts every architect should be using

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[@30by40]

Such an important topic. Current favorite: DIN Appreciate all the motion graphics and editing effort that you've been investing here...phenomenal work my friend. Thank you taking the time + care to put this together. Cheers...

[@ShowItBetter]

DIN is so good!! Thanks Eric, really appreciate it, just trying to keep up with you!

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

revit dwg font uniform I try to get as close to vintage stencils we used as manual drafting days 'isocpeur'

[@svenb4893]

Thanks for sharing this. I always asked myself what kind of typogrophy you use.

[@lukaszsw]

DIN Pro right? there is alte DIN (public domain from what I gathered) but I can't find a complete family A friend is using Simplon for his practice - in similar vein when using capital letters only, but cheaper.

[@andrewr7001]

Great recommendation - D-DIN's a winnner for stylish and easy to read, I use for lettering on my plans

[@arquifolio]

10. Roboto 09. Merriweather 08. Rubik 07. Garamond 06. Futura 05. Montserrat 04. Space Mono 03. Poppins 02. Bebas Neue 01. Helvetica

[@tuskuno]

thank you for saving 9 minutes of my life!

[@aramer25]

Thanks!

[@amirkharrat9189]

@@aramer25 where do i download them from? for indesign ? and photoshop?

[@meghnachatterjee2873]

@@amirkharrat9189 Adobe website

[@tulasinathreddy8310]

i had none of these fonts till now and I did all my projects in Ps 😂😝

[@aldridge9724]

Appreciation for the animations you've made!! 👏👏👏

[@ShowItBetter]

it took a while longer but loved the result!

[@jespersen]

Helvetica is a “Typeface”. “Typography” is the art of setting or working with typefaces (size, spacing, margins, placement, etc).

[@thelauraby]

Yes! And a font is an instance of a typeface in a specific size, weight, and style (e.g., Helvetica 12pt bold roman). It's become colloquial to use the word font incorrectly to mean typeface, but I've never heard the word typography used incorrectly in this way. There's obviously a lot of work in this video and there's no reason why someone who isn't a designer needs to become an expert in typography. It's great to hear non-typographers thinking about the impact of type.

[@VarunMashru]

Ah! Glad someone also resonates with the same. It's also interesting to note that typefaces like Roboto and Poppins are connected with architecture as opposed to being exclusively made for digital design.

[@TheArchitectureStudentBlog]

Your editing skills are next level! Love the work man, a fantastic and helpful video.

[@girlsquad224]

Wow! Apart from the great typography recommendations which would surely come in handy in the future, the editing on this video is exquisite. I felt like I was watching a Vox documentary.

[@vonsassy]

I'm an interior designer self-learning some graphic design and putting together my marketing package. Greatly appreciate the detailed breakdown of each font. I also had to rewind that poppin part a couple of times, you cracked me up. Thanks!

[@rodi2641]

Not only is this guy great but also explains humbly everything..like a suggestion and not lecturing us by looking down at us which so many KZbinrs who teach design and ux do. It is so refreshing to watch this video ..i just liked and subscribed even though I'm not architect..i was just looking for fonts for my visiting card

[@marcocastelobranco9661]

Amazing edit skills! Great video. Thank you for the content

[@rakasaputra2199]

The presentation and animation is amazing, salute to show it better team!

[@rev_dude]

The bahnschrift family is also great, i personally love semilight semicondensed

[@ddsdsfsfasblbllblbl839]

Cheers love the same one too

[@jacobeason1363]

Beautiful presented! Amazing editing and presentation.

[@levinmammenthomas4961]

Was plannin on preppin a pf and this just was the cherry on top. Thanks man! Thumbs up!

[@ShowItBetter]

great! thank youuu

[@deCarvalhoLUIZ]

This video is so good! Thanks a lot. The animations is incredible.

[@lieber.besser55]

Using Montserrat since the start of our architectural office. Very nice video! Greetings from Germany.

[@MeriemM94]

Excellent graphic work in this video ! Also, very informative

[@juizzle]

Good content and beautiful to watch - a rare combination. Great video!

[@bimshack6514]

This is a super awesome video. Something so many don't often think about.

[@glynnL]

I am always spending too much time on choosing a font, trying to find a balance for the project and accessibility/easily readable. I’ve used all but a couple of the ones you mentioned, but I think my default for large amounts of text is Gil Sans. Thanks for the video, helpful info. I think I will try Montserrat on a project I am working on because the description you gave reminds me of the ideal outcome of my project. Also, nice to see that your patreons are worldwide, thats such a great thing about architecture, the language is almost universal.

[@ketswatchesyouall5076]

This was so needed! Thank you Steven!

[@ShowItBetter]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😀😃

[@charuhaskorde1670]

Its not only restricted to architects , these are the series of fonts which suit possibly all kinds of design presentations too!

[@emmanuelok989]

This Channel is so rich and informative. Thank you

[@FranCarreira]

In Spain in the last years architects very commonly use CENTURY GOTHIC, for all the written documents of the projects, but not for the text in the drawings, as it is a very rounded type, very easy and comfortable to read, and as it’s a sans serif font it also helps with “easy reading” (I don’t know if it’s the same term in English for “lectura fácil”) which stands for texts written for people with disabilities to comprehend better, not only from the visual point of view, but also in the content of the text, using common words and concepts so the text is easier to understand avoiding the abuse of technical language when possible.

[@lucianolizana446]

Alejandro Aravena´s ELEMENTAL is also a really good example of fonts relfecting their architectural principles !

[@andrewcarter5930]

Great topic, thanks for posting such a well rounded discussion on it.... my favorite for some time... Proxima Nova Family. Just beautiful.

[@rafaelfelipe7631]

I just love it this funny ending lol Loving what you're doing, keep it up the hard work! ❤

[@ShowItBetter]

hahaha thanks!

[@sandhyaravindran1087]

Loved the collage type video editing technique.

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you liked it!

[@eugenej5412]

very useful video. often during experiments, I can't find the fonts for the final composition of the project, since I am tied to a small group of fonts that I use in my main projects. thanks a lot, this guide can be used in any situation

[@timcsimi]

wow i simply love this video. thank you, it was very impressive and motivated.

[@priyankachakraborty9794]

The animations are super cool!

[@zorro7572]

Thank you for that video, very helpful.

[@brandonslicker10]

love this thank you - helpful advice, the yeti has a built-in pop filter

[@adriannapierzycka9818]

I love that you spoke about introducing our personality/identity in typography. Haven't really thought about it this deeply before. Oddly, I found myself going back to Times New Roman for small, descriptive text. It gives some real warmth. Wouldn't think that would be me a few years back, when I exclusively was looking for sans serif fonts. Also, I need to get on that Patreon asap, the amount of value you provide on a regular basis is unreal! Thank you ❤️

[@ShowItBetter]

Thanks Adrianna! totally right, i think we also identify with one more than the other...serif rather than sans...etc. But choosing fonts shows a lot about a person

[@syandanax]

Found this video through KZbin recommendations. Great video! 👍

[@thuylevan195]

My favorite is Avant. Now I can add new fonts to my collection, thank you

[@ansost]

Great presentation! Can you do a video showing how you organize your library?

[@palakverma_98]

Amazing video! My go-to typefaces are Qanelas and ArnoPro

[@pouriaalijani6380]

this channel is seriously underrated

[@treyvon8358]

I love this channel so damn much, GREAT WORK!!

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks man! appreciate it

[@diana.08]

With each new video I expect these little funny moments :D At the same time it is so informative & qualitative.. thank you!

[@ShowItBetter]

haha i'm trying to incorporate them more and more each time tbh. It can be tiring to be so academical sometimes

[@vassilisstergioudis]

I use Bebas Neue in my logo. Great work my friend!

[@ffa1bc]

Adapter is my latest font obsession. Gorgeous family.

[@hokage613]

My absolute favourite is NUNITO and before that one i was using GEOSANS LIGHT. Both are so nice!

[@OMARATWI]

very nice video, and amazing video editing and effects. cheers from

[@magalypariguana8305]

Genial !!! Es un excelente video !!! Definitvamente el tipo de fuente es una parte importante en nuestro trabajo. Presenta nuestra personalidad y nuestro estilo. Nos ayuda a dar un representacion grafica fuerte y confiable.

[@beyzakarasu6670]

this video is so beneficial and cheerful topic. Helvetica is my number one too.

[@UHStudio]

Beautiful video! Props for the amazing edit! I know how long that takes ;)

[@ShowItBetter]

Thanks a ton!

[@paulakilling]

I highly admire your work!!

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks Paula!

[@samhaney]

This will help with my portfolio development a lot. Thanks so much!

[@ShowItBetter]

youre welcome Sam!

[@kritikasingh9130]

Love your vids and everything. So informative and captivating! I could get my eyes off the screen. :D Thank you.

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martafonseca5475]

I knew all of these, it was quite nice to see their history!

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks Marta!

[@dazai3874]

In this day and age that we are living where everything needs to be presented to be shown from our computer screens, its important to design presentations as an extra add on to your work where a lot of times makes your work speak for itself when you presented well. Fonts are extremelly important when composing a presentation and it needs to be well thought out as if its part of your project. When all combined it presents a more pleasant experience and a better opinion from the audience about your artistic taste. Great video steven! You know you did a great job again !

[@ShowItBetter]

totally agree! each little detail that we can improve in our presentations makes all the difference

[@NzangiMuimi]

I am a fan of Montserrat, Helvetica & Raleway

[@puncherry]

Great job!!

[@mariyahaljneibi5822]

My ultimate favorites are Helevtica, Lato and Butler!

[@raheman5092]

Amazing video loved it, never knew about Indian type foundry and turns out they are based in my city(design capital of india- Ahmedabad)

[@chipcurry]

Super video: polished, informative, empowering… And cool!

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad you liked it!

[@Thomaesthetics]

I’m definitely using these tips for my precedent study document I have to type for studio

[@ShowItBetter]

yessssssssssssssssssss

[@VisEngineLimited]

Thank you for the information

[@ShowItBetter]

My pleasure

[@bropitt]

I remember when I was a young architect and thought the artistry of my drawings was the end product, now I use simplex for notes and Arial for titles and focus on communicating my idea for the end product, actually gets constructed

[@SonnyChenova]

I use Open Sans. It's complete from narrow to extra bold depending on your taste. For me, it's Simple, clean, easy to read and professional.

[@maguetteniang4469]

Thanks For this interesting video ❤️

[@kirtfabrero7192]

It helps a lot thanks 💙

[@tims3817]

haha im from Advertising and switched to Architecture and i literally use Futura :"D Great video mate, a few more fonts have been downloaded.

[@cartuchi]

Nice work, thanks!

[@ShowItBetter]

thank you!

[@MrSaemichlaus]

This whole video would be a semester's work for a student.

[@Ann-fh6fe]

futura < serif < garamond < montserrat < helvetica

[@Saganist420]

cool editing

[@dbdollamaldonado]

I use *Emberly* for like old style architecture works like timelines, or history works, it look so good! And you can download it for free.

[@ShowItBetter]

I'll look it up, thanks!

[@Tomservoca]

I really like DIN Pro. Modern, clean, easy to read I also recommend the book "Why Fonts Matter"

[@ShowItBetter]

I love DIN pro!

[@sergiovela7686]

I use Tw cen (Twentieth Century) for school. It looks similar to futura, I actually just googled it and found out it was designed to compete against futura

[@akshayathiagarajan1856]

You're the best teacher Steven❤️

[@ShowItBetter]

thank you!!

[@eliseveller8712]

I started watching your videos when i was still a young student and they’re still my favorites !! Tanks for such an interesting content ! I loved learning about fonts, makes me want to explore more... LOL at the ending of the video

[@ShowItBetter]

Elise thanks!! haha pronunciation is a real issue for me

[@sidharthsaseendran6989]

Amazing video!!!

[@ShowItBetter]

thank you!

[@RSVDesign]

We love all this

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks!

[@ARCHStudioIndia]

Great 👍👍👍

[@A7_777]

Thank you very much... it was very helpful.

[@ShowItBetter]

glad you liked it!

[@isroying]

I had been using Montserrat/Merriweather pair for signage.

[@azinmirzaie4966]

Thanks, useful, new

[@ShowItBetter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vcofyoutube]

Thank you!!

[@ShowItBetter]

youre welcome!

[@notyourbusiness7368]

I really like SF pro display! I use it almost everywhere!

[@ShowItBetter]

haven't heard of it! will look it up

[@francesco.nicosia3766]

At the studio we use Ubuntu for the logo and Mayo for texts.

[@FuseX23]

Current favourite that I’m using is Futura and Bold Britannic 😅

[@angelicacamacho171]

My favs are futura and babaa's new 💫🙌

[@fiorellasofiapizarropachec9232]

Your animations and way of editing remind me of vox type of videos, the diference is that vox has way more people and resources, and you are just one person, which is impressive, keep up the good work man!! 😊

[@ShowItBetter]

haha I'm still in a learning process, but hopefully one day I can get a bit better animating!

[@utk6337]

Nice one man..👍🏻

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks man!

[@jeffharmed1616]

In my experience I need a condensed type that still looks good, and a script style that reads easily

[@deshanabeysingha277]

Ideal Sans Light is my favorite at the moment

[@dhazrian8442]

Perfect timing!

[@seb_0091]

liturally, i was about too choose one for me and nearly startet crying 😂😂

[@ShowItBetter]

Hahaha so which one do you like best?

[@dhazrian8442]

@@ShowItBetter helvetica, montserrat close second!

[@seb_0091]

@@ShowItBetter tending towards monserat but poppins looks nice too:)

[@ShowItBetter]

Yes! They both are dope!

[@romulomoura4352]

Que alegria ver o Artigas sendo reconhecido

[@jimmiecgray]

I have been using Futura for years, I had no idea it had such a history though.

[@nitzangly13]

Heebo is my go to! Also free on google fonts and looks great 😍

[@ShowItBetter]

Had not hear about it before! Will look it up!

[@johnkellett7797]

Considered many of those but settled on Gill Sans.

[@j.pauldamico3578]

Amazing work! Wondering what software you use to create these?

[@bv32ification]

Aktiv grotesk and Georgia italic are also pretty widely used. At least at my university

[@ShowItBetter]

yesss Georgia is the best!

[@TheStig.]

Lemon milk, keep calm, Topazia, raleway and champagne & limousines are a few other I love using for presentations.

[@ayushpandhare4333]

Dope content 🔥🔥❣️😯

[@ShowItBetter]

thanks Ayush!

[@TN3DStudio]

Lol i'm guilty of not exploring my font options, but bebas Neue my all time go-to fonts 😅

[@joudfarra6722]

I appreciate you❤️

[@ShowItBetter]

cheers Joud!

[@UnkleRiceYo]

The green cover at 1:20, what is this design style called?? I see it everywhere!